As part of the recent tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the deduction for home mortgage interest and property taxes has undergone substantial alterations. These changes will impact most homeowners who itemize their deductions each year. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
With the cost of college continuing to increase year after year, for many families, financial aid can be the deciding factor in whether a child attends the college of his or her choice. We explain how you can compare financial aid packages in this week’s Financial Tip.
Before you start putting together an investment portfolio, you should consider a few of these well-recognized guidelines. We explain in this Question of the Week.
MARCH 2019. KENNESAW, Ga.— Henssler Financial is proud to announce that Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, and Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, have earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation after completing The Exit Planning Institute’s intensive four-day executive MBA-style program. Smith and Antonucci join an elite group of business advisers who have received this designation and are a part of the Exit Planning Institute’s international community of CEPAs.
To ensure that you get through tax season without unnecessary costs and aggravation, read this week’s Tax Tip for a list of penalties the IRS most frequently assesses against taxpayers.
Before you purchase an investment property or rent out your own home, make sure you understand what’s involved. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Financial ratios are used to measure a business’s condition and performance. They can help you evaluate your organization’s financial status and rate of success. They are also used by those evaluating your business for potential investment or lending opportunities. Generally speaking, there are four categories of financial ratios: liquidity, profitability, activity, and leverage. Your balance…
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how a qualified charitable distribution can provide a significant savings over giving to charity after tax, as charitable deductions are “below the line” deductions. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a…
A DRIP automatically reinvests your shareholder dividends in more shares of the same company’s stock. When you are due a dividend, you are issued more shares of stock instead of a cash dividend payment. In some cases, the issuing company will cover the broker’s fees and may even provide the additional shares at a discounted…
Ever since tax reform was passed, over a year ago, taxpayers have been uncertain whether rental property will be classified as a trade or business for purposes of qualifying for the new IRC Sec 199A 20% pass-through deduction (commonly referred to as the 199A deduction). Finally, on January 18, 2019, the IRS issued a notice…
